The Villainous Noble Who Kept Rewinding After Death: The Story Somehow Changed When I Committed Suicide

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The Villainous Noble Who Kept Rewinding After Death: The Story Somehow Changed When I Committed Suicide

Chapter 371: I Don’t Know Because I Don’t Like It

“Alright then, let’s get started with Lavienne-chan’s admission test. This time, based on her request, the opponent will be Shudo-kun.”

With Lime’s explanation, Shudo and Lavienne faced each other in the center of the academy’s training ground, wielding training swords and a scythe.

“The rules are as I explained beforehand. Of course, it’s forbidden to take each other’s lives, and if either of you surrenders or I, as the referee, deem the match impossible to continue, the test will end there. Now, if Lavienne-chan wins, as a special exception, she’ll be admitted into Class S starting next term, and Shudo-kun will move down to Class A. Conversely, if Shudo-kun wins, he’ll remain in Class S, and Lavienne-chan will either be placed in a class determined by the academy or her admission request will be canceled. Is that all good?”

“Yes!”

“No problems here!”

“Alright then, give it your all, both of you. Start!!”

With Lime’s signal, the admission test between Lavienne and Shudo began on cue, a duel for retaining a spot in Class S.

The opportunity for Lavienne and Shudo’s match came after we returned from the Magic Kingdom and the Hellish Meat Festival hosted by Mejina had ended.

“How was it? What did you think of the food I made?”

Having finished the cleanup, Mejina sat across from me, smiling with a hint of expectation for praise.

“Well, the taste wasn’t bad.”

“Right! It was so delicious I could eat it forever!”

I guess so.

It’s true that Fiera, as she said, had been eating as if there was no limit, so I couldn’t argue with her about that. Still, I wanted to pat myself on the back for managing to eat three plates.

“Hmmm. I feel there’s something in your words about the taste. Was something off? Was the doneness not to your liking?”

“No, I have no particular preference for how it’s cooked, and the seasoning was good too.”

“I see. So, what was wrong then?”

“Ugh. May I ask, why was there only meat seasoned the same way?”

Yes, that’s exactly what I wanted to ask.

Why was everything served Rock Wyvern meat, all using the same sauce?

“Huh? Was that the problem? But young people love meat, don’t they? And I like meat too, so I thought you’d be pleased with all the meat dishes I prepared.”

“I do like meat, but if that’s all I eat, I get tired of it and feel sick, so I can’t eat much more. That’s not a main meat dish, it’s more like a meat-only dish.”

“Is that so? But Fiera-chan was eating a lot.”

“Fiera is a beastkin and a carnivorous Silver Wolf tribe member, so she’d even eat raw meat if she had to.”

“Ehh. Even I wouldn’t eat raw meat. It’s too bloody and doesn’t taste good.”

“That’s the opinion of someone who’s tried it once. Anyway, we’re normal humans, so if we only eat meat, we quickly become tired and can’t eat any more. Moreover, we can’t consume such huge portions like that.”

Sure, there might be people who can literally eat as much meat as they want at times, but we aren’t that big of eaters, and our usual meal portions are pretty standard, so we definitely can’t take in that amount.

“But I can eat just meat.”

“Um, Director. Can I ask one more thing? Do you eat vegetables?”

“Vegetables? I don’t eat things that smell green and look like leaves. I hate them.”

“Ah, I see.”

I had a hunch about this during my conversation with Mejina, but it seems she really does hate vegetables.

“Listen here, Director. Cooking is all about balance.”

“Balance?”

“Yes. You’ve eaten at a top-class restaurant, so you might understand, but in a course meal, dishes are served in a particular order. It’s not random; it’s designed to enhance the main course coming later and to bring out the flavors of the subsequent dishes. That’s the harmony that cooking creates.”

“Huh. I see. I didn’t know that since I’ve always ignored appetizers because I disliked vegetables.”

Hearing Mejina’s words, I finally understood everything.

The person sitting in front of me right now is an extreme picky eater and has a huge disdain for vegetables.

“Ugh. I get your perspective on food now. However, everyone has their own preferences and ways of eating, so please try including vegetables and changing the sauces to adjust the flavor in the future.”

“Hmm. Alright. If you say so, then I’ll cater to your tastes.”

“Please do.”

As Mejina said this, she looked a bit dissatisfied, or perhaps she seemed to not understand my words since she hates vegetables, but the others like Iris and Sharueina nodded vigorously in agreement.

“By the way, why did you suddenly want to cook in the first place?”

“Huh? Well, I figured I’d try to grab your stomach.”

“Huh?”

“You know, they say if you want to win someone’s heart, you should start by winning their stomach. So, I thought if I could get your stomach with my cooking, I’d eventually be able to end up marrying you!”

Ah, it seems Orugumas’s words were true; Mejina is seriously trying to win me over.

Well, I could just decline it, but I really wish she hadn’t said that in this moment.

Because ever since earlier, the piercing gazes from Fiera and the others haven’t left me.

“El. Are you really trying to hook up with the director?”

“Lewis-sama. That’s a bit much, don’t you think?”

After Fiera and Iris said such things, Shuvina and the others showered me with various words too, but honestly, I didn’t care for what they said, only this phrase lingered in my mind.

“Ugh. This is so bothersome.”

Honestly, I’ve said I’m not interested in romance, so why do troublesome types keep coming my way?

It’s so bothersome, really bothersome.

It seems my mood was conveyed, as Fiera and the others went silent and finally, my surroundings became quiet.

“For now, while I understand your feelings, I have no intention of accepting them. This also applies to Fiera and the others, so please understand I’m not rejecting you alone.”

“Hmmm. That’s fine for now. But mark my words, I will definitely win you over someday.”

“Ugh. Feel free to try.”

Though Mejina claimed she would win me over someday, I plan to be dead before that day comes, so I shrugged off her words.

“Oh, by the way, changing the subject, that girl over there is Kamael-kun, right? The flow of magic is just like his. Could it be that the corpse of Kamael-kun found in the Albani Count House was actually her disguise?”

It seems Mejina had figured out Lavienne was really Kamael from the flow of her magic and said it without much surprise.

“Oh haha. You found me out quickly, Loo-kun.”

“It’s not like it matters. I was going to talk about it anyway, so it actually helps speed things along.”

Then, we briefly discussed Kamael, Lavienne, and the Albani Count House, and Mejina nodded in understanding, while Sharueina was astonished, looking at Lavienne.

“I see. So that’s what you meant. Then, what do you plan to do now?”

“I was thinking I’d like to attend the academy. However, I don’t want to be a new student, so I want to attend as a second-year S-Class student starting next term.”

“Hmmm. That’s a bit difficult. The S-Class has a limit of twenty students, and since Kamael-kun left, it’s currently at full capacity. Well, there was a special case where the Hero-kun was admitted into Class S, making it twenty-one, but now it’s back to twenty, so that exception won’t be acknowledged. So, to put it simply, I can’t let you in Class S.”

“I understand that. So, from here on out, speaking as Lavienne herself, how about a battle between Lavienne and Shudo as an admission test to decide who is more appropriate for Class S?”

“What do you mean by that?”

“Although Lavienne attended the academy disguised as Kamael, she demonstrated significant results during the entrance exam, achieving admission into Class S. In contrast, Shudo was only admitted to Class S because he became a hero; he’s not truly qualified academically. In fact, he performed poorly in the test held before the spring break, didn’t he?”

“Indeed, I’ve heard that from our homeroom teacher, Lime, as well.”

This was the same in the past; even though Shudo is the hero, he originally came from commoner background, leaving him lacking in knowledge. Simply put, he can’t keep up with the academic subjects of Class S.

If he weren’t a hero, it would likely be impossible for him to level up to Class S by graduation.

“Therefore, I think a competition between the two of them would be a good idea.”

“A competition?”

“Yes. I’m not saying it will be an ordinary competition; Lavienne has the knowledge learned in Class S, so an written test would be pointless. Therefore, how about we have them fight directly and determine who is more suitable for Class S?”

“I understand. Even though their looks and names are different, she has attended classes as Kamael-kun, and has achieved suitable results in the academy tests for Class S. Hence, you’re suggesting to settle this with a simple show of strength.”

“Exactly.”

After listening to my explanation, the academy director considered it with a serious expression for a while before she slowly opened her mouth.

“However, the decision to move him to Class S wasn’t mine but a request from the Emperor and the Pope of the Holy Nation. So, I can’t just easily agree to your proposal.”

“I see. If they requested that, I understand it wouldn’t be easy to change his class again. However, regarding that request, could you specify that it was only about admitting Hero Shudo into Class S?”

“No, they didn’t say anything like that. But…could it be…”

“Yes. After Lavienne’s admission test is over, if Shudo gets demoted to another class, please communicate to them like this: ‘Per the request, we admitted the hero into Class S for six months, but due to significant gaps in knowledge, we’ve decided to demote him back to learn the basics.’ This way, it will be evident that we heard their request, and if they’re told it’s for him to learn the basics, both the Emperor and Pope will have no choice but to agree. Besides, it wouldn’t do for a hero, said to be saving the world, to be a fool lacking in knowledge, so it’s better if he learns the basics properly.”

“I see. That’s not a bad plan.”

It seems that Mejina, although reluctantly placing Shudo into Class S due to the request from the Emperor and Pope, was intrigued by my suggestion, perhaps because she had thoughts about it.

“However, to be frank, do you think Lavienne-chan can truly win against the Hero?”

“Don’t worry about that. I’m almost certain she’ll win.”

“I see. Then, could you tell me more details about what you both thought?”

After that, we explained everything in detail to Mejina, answering her questions while discussing Lavienne’s admission test.

Then, a few days later, Mejina personally confirmed with Shudo, one of the involved parties, and he accepted this arrangement, leading to the duel between Lavienne and Shudo being scheduled for the last day of spring break.